Seeing that no one was chasing him, Ma Hongjun stopped running. Gasping for breath, he cursed, "Those two bastards, just you wait!"
From childhood until now, he had never suffered such humiliation in Suotuo City.
When he got back, he would definitely have a serious talk with Flender. Those two ignorant guys actually dared to offend him!
Just wait!
Suddenly, a hand rested on his shoulder.
Startled, he quickly turned around. The moment he saw who it was, his face lit up with joy. "Teacher, you have to stand up for me!"
Flender waved his hand and took out two Gold Soul Coins from the pouch at his waist. "Go back and get some rest. Don't go to that place today."
With that, he turned around.
The two distinguished guests were still waiting. If he delayed any longer, they might leave.
Before departing, he added, "Hongjun, you're about to have a senior brother. Go back and tell Mubai that in the future, he'll have a formidable opponent."
Before Ma Hongjun could ask what he meant, Flender vanished from sight.
"What's going on?" Ma Hongjun muttered in confusion.
After standing there in a daze for a long while, he suddenly realized something.
Wu Qi's Spirit was also an avian type, and he looked quite young!
Could it be that Teacher had taken a liking to that kid?
Ma Hongjun immediately became wary.
He had already been taught a lesson today. If that guy became the senior brother in the future, how would he live comfortably?
As the saying goes, the elder brother is like a father. If Wu Qi started managing him like a father, how could he still enjoy his carefree life?
"No way. I have to give him a show of strength first! Let him know I've got backing too."
Ma Hongjun knew he was no match for him, but at Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai was the boss.
Moreover, the two of them were very close. Getting Dai Mubai to stand up for him was definitely possible.
Seeing that Flender had not returned, Wu Qi decided to leave for the time being.
They had not gone far when, at a corner, they ran straight into Flender, who was hurrying after them.
Wu Qi asked casually, "Have you come to reclaim the 'stolen goods'?"
Flender pushed up his glasses. "Do you think I wouldn't know whether you stole anything? So, did you find anything you like?"
Wu Qi did not answer, but Chang Kong nodded seriously instead.
Flender warmly invited them, "Come, come, come back to the shop with me. Pick whatever you like."
In his heart, he already regarded Wu Qi and Chang Kong as his own people.
Flender had many flaws, but when it came to those he considered his own, he would not play petty tricks.
Wu Qi noticed the change in his attitude and found it somewhat baffling.
Of course, how could he possibly understand Flender's line of thinking?
Inside the shop, Wu Qi casually selected a few damaged Soul Tools and also picked up that piece of crystal gold.
Meanwhile, Chang Kong carefully chose a large pile of Soul Tools.
Wu Qi could not help but click his tongue. "Why are you buying so many?"
One had to know that the Soul Tools sold in Flender's small shop were almost all defective goods, barely usable.
Most of them had originally possessed decent effects, but due to poor maintenance or deliberate damage, their effectiveness had been reduced to less than ten percent of what they once were.
The Soul Tools Chang Kong selected would at most be useful to a Spirit Master below Level 20. If Flender intended to raise the price because of this, there would be no point in buying them.
"Boss, how much?" Wu Qi asked.
Flender thought for a moment, then gave a price that was hard to believe. "One hundred Gold Soul Coins for everything."
Wu Qi raised an eyebrow.
In the original timeline, Tang San spent one hundred Gold Soul Coins on a single piece of crystal gold. They were buying more than a dozen items.
For Flender, these Soul Tools had no cost at all. He had picked them up while scavenging in the Star Dou Forest.
One hundred Gold Soul Coins could be considered a friendly price, perhaps even what he regarded as a future master-and-disciple price.
After paying, the two of them left the shop without looking back.
Just before they stepped out the door, Flender reminded them, "We will meet again. I hope you won't be surprised when that happens."
Wu Qi shrugged and did not stop.
After watching them disappear from sight, Flender immediately closed the shop.
Their ages might exceed the enrollment limit of Shrek Academy. If he did not make arrangements in advance and they failed to enroll, it would be awkward.
"That boss must be crazy. So many Soul Tools for just one hundred Gold Soul Coins. Good thing we left quickly, if he comes to his senses, he might chase us for more money."
Having gained such a bargain, Chang Kong could not put down the Soul Tools in his hands.
"Didn't you notice anything strange?" Wu Qi asked in return.
Chang Kong was no fool. After following Wu Qi for so long, he had learned a thing or two.
"At most, he's trying to build goodwill. We easily taught his disciple a lesson, so he probably guessed we have unusual backgrounds and decided to show kindness."
That could not be denied. However, Shrek Academy had operated for many years without being absorbed by any powerful faction, which meant Flender was unlikely to bow to authority.
Perhaps he had misunderstood something about them and chose to show goodwill. Still, turning down such a bargain would be foolish, and Wu Qi had no intention of paying extra.
"You bought so many Soul Tools. Are you giving them to someone?"
These Soul Tools were quite helpful for Spirit Masters who had only recently begun cultivation. But Wu Qi had never heard that Chang Kong had younger siblings.
Lowering his voice, Chang Kong said, "You haven't been at Spirit Hall for long, and you spend most of your time cultivating. It's normal that you don't know."
The intended recipient was Jin Yuting, the granddaughter of Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Jin Yuting was only eight years old. However, she had not inherited Golden Crocodile Douluo's Golden Crocodile King Spirit, and her innate Spirit Power was only Level 5. For a top expert like Golden Crocodile Douluo, this was undoubtedly a source of disappointment.
Because of this, he had never brought Jin Yuting into Spirit Hall's Worship Hall. The other Titled Douluo understood his feelings and did not speak of the matter.
As for Jin Yuting, she was currently studying in the junior division of the Spirit Hall Academy. She had never revealed her family background, and many high-ranking members within Spirit Hall did not know her identity.
Chang Kong recalled that before she awakened her Martial Spirit, he often played with her. After her Martial Spirit awakened, Golden Crocodile Douluo kept her protected to avoid exposing her talent and inviting ridicule.
"I didn't expect that. Second Grandfather's feelings must be complicated," Wu Qi sighed.
According to the theory of Spirit inheritance, the stronger the parent, the greater the probability that their children would awaken with high innate Spirit Power. However, exceptions could occur.
For example, Yu Xiaogang was a typical case of a powerful father but an underwhelming son.
Chang Kong sighed. "On the Douluo Continent, innate Spirit Power determines everything. I just hope Yuting can have a better future."
"There is still a chance," Wu Qi thought to himself.
If he could obtain the immortal herbs in Dugu Bo's possession, her fate could be changed.
Golden Crocodile Douluo had treated him well. If there were a suitable immortal herb, he would not mind giving one to Jin Yuting.
Approaching Dugu Bo directly would be difficult. Dugu Yan would be the proper entry point. But he could not act too abruptly. After all, he came from Spirit Hall, something that would certainly make Dugu Bo wary.
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